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Lufthansa Business Lounge vs Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Lufthansa Senator Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.8/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for Lufthansa Business Lounge. Lufthansa Senator Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity. Both are in Schengen Area at HAM. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Lufthansa Business Lounge | Lufthansa Senator Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Schengen Area | Schengen Area |
| Nearest gate | A19 | A19 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 5 AM – 9 PM; Sat 5 AM – 8:15 PM; Sun 5 AM – 9 PM | Mon–Fri 5 AM – 9 PM; Sat 5 AM – 8:15 PM; Sun 5 AM – 9 PM |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Guests | Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance Business Class passengers, Lufthansa Frequent Travellers and Star Alliance Gold members travelling on a same-day Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance flight. Star Alliance Gold may bring one guest on a Star Alliance flight. | Lufthansa Senators, HON Circle members and Star Alliance Gold members travelling on a same-day Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance flight; First Class passengers. Star Alliance Gold may bring one guest on a Star Alliance flight. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Lufthansa Business Lounge
- Business Lounge
- Only Lufthansa Senator Lounge
- Senator Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Lufthansa Business Lounge or Lufthansa Senator Lounge?
Lufthansa Senator Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.8/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for Lufthansa Business Lounge. Lufthansa Senator Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Lufthansa Business Lounge and Lufthansa Senator Lounge?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Lufthansa Business Lounge and Lufthansa Senator Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Schengen Area at Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt.
Which has showers, Lufthansa Business Lounge or Lufthansa Senator Lounge?
Lufthansa Business Lounge has 1 shower; Lufthansa Senator Lounge has 1 shower.